If you want to learn how to take good pictures with almost any camera, then you must first know some basic strategies that the pros use. I'll let you in on a big secret: the person behind the camera is more important than the view in front of it. You'll understand what I mean after you learn some of these photo tips.
The first tip is to know when to center the subject in the photo, and when to off-set the subject. If you're like most nonprofessional photographers, you like taking pictures of people: yourself, your friends, or your family. When you're taking a picture of a group, it may look nice to position everyone in the center of the photo.
However, if you are taking a picture of one person, off-set them to the left or right of the photo. Maybe they're standing beside a landmark, or behind a beautiful scenery. Show off the beautiful view to the right or left of the subject, and don't center the subject. It just looks amateur.
You can also experiment with different angles. Squat down and aim the camera up toward the subject, to make them look bigger or appear more important. Or raise yourself up and take a downward looking picture to emphasize the surroundings or scenery.
The second thing you need to be aware of, as you learn how to take good pictures, is lighting (brightness). If you're taking a portrait shot outdoors, it's best to have the sun at your back. Sometimes this is not ideal, because it forces the subject to look toward the sun, making them squint. To solve this problem, try to take the shot with the sun about 45 degrees to the right or left of you.
Indoor lighting is sometimes more difficult to deal with than outdoor lighting. But if possible, choose a spot in the house that has brighter lighting, but not too harsh. Of course, if you're just trying to capture the moment, you have little control over the lighting, so just do your best to position yourself at a good angle to make best use of the lighting available.
These are just a few of many tips to help you make your pictures look the best they can be. The more you practice, the quicker you will realize that the megapixel rating of the camera is only one factor that contributes to the quality of the picture. You, the photographer, have the greatest impact. Now that you know how to take good pictures with almost any camera, go ahead and practice what you just learned. You'll get better as you gain more experience.
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